A review of the top 5 netbooks 2011  

Laptops are powerful mobile computing machines but their large sizes and heavy weights made them cumbersome to carry around. The progress in mobile technology made the netbook possible – a compact and lighter mobile computer which packs the power of a laptop a year back. Netbooks are popular because they can do what a regular PC or laptop can do. You can surf the Net, play games, watch videos and do office work anywhere and whenever you like. So, let us now take a look at 5 of the top netbooks available in the market today.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-PU17-BK

The Asus Eee PC 1015PED is a stylish netbook with a compact build. It uses the Intel Atom N475 which consumes small amount of power allowing for a whopping 13 hours of runtime. This netbook has a matte finish that doesn’t draw fingerprints unlike the glossy ones. Upon lifting its lid you will be greeted by a beautiful chiclet keyboard and a fairly big trackpad which has support for multi-touch functions. The display screen is 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It has a 250GB HDD and non-upgradeable but Asus provides an additional 500GB of storage on the Internet included in the package. The 1015PED is pre-installed with Windows 7 Starter and also with Asus Express Gate. The latter is an “instant on” OS that allows access to a web browser and some other applications.

Acer Aspire One AOD255-2691 Netbook

The eye-catching Acer AOD255 only weighs 2.4 lbs and is just 1-inch thick. It packs the power of a dual-core Intel Atom N450 processor that is energy efficient allowing for longer runtimes. Giving you the finest online browsing experience while on the move is its 10.1 inches CrystalBrite LED screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600. The 93% keyboard size with fairly large keys permits easy typing and the multi-gesture touchpad provides for flexibility in scrolling, zooming and flipping pages. Connecting to a network is made possible through its integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and fast Ethernet LAN. Windows 7 Starter controls its operation and the Office Starter 2010 lets you do your work more easily. The Acer AOD255 is perfect for small businesses and students on the go.

Toshiba Mini NB305-N440BL Netbook

The Toshiba Mini NB305 provides for a smart, comfortable and lightweight mobile computing. It is powered by Intel Atom N455 processor and a 6-cell battery that can give you unplugged freedom for more than 8 hours. It features a vivid 10.1 inches LED display which is backlit. A full-sized keyboard provides for easy typing and a fairly bigger touchpad with Multi-touch enables for seamless navigation over documents and web pages. I ts 250GB HDD is secured employing the aid of a built-in 3D impact sensor which can detect vibrations and shocks. Other features include an integrated webcam, mono speaker, and a USB Sleep-and-Charge port for charging of external devices such as cell phones. The Toshiba Mini NB305 is a highly portable netbook.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17-BK Netbook

The Asus 1005PE powered by Intel Atom N450 processor stands out as the ideal companion netbook for people on the go looking for superb wireless connectivity with efficient computing performance. The Asus Super Hybrid Engine gives you a higher level of mobile computing experience and the high-density battery lets you enjoy 14 hours of unplugged runtimes. It has a smooth pearlescent shell finish that fascinates observers. Typing and navigation is made easy with its chiclet keyboard and multi-touch trackpad. For added convenience, a large palm-rest is provided and hotkeys were placed above the keyboard allowing quick access to things like Wi-Fi. The Asus 1005PE only has 250GB HDD but the Asus WebStorage which is included in the deal provides you with another 500GB of online storage. Windows 7 Starter along with various applications lets you control this netbook and do your best work.

Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 Netbook

The Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 is an affordable and compact netbook that is small enough to fit in a small bag. Toshiba Mini NB255-N245 weighs 2.8 pounds making it ideal for any mobile computing application. It features a vibrant 10.1-inch LED-backlit monitor, bigger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control and a full-size keyboard. The NB255-N245 is powered by Intel Atom N455 processor with NM10 Express chipset. It comes with a 6-cell battery which lasts for more than 8 hours when used moderately, and the battery pack is neatly concealed under its casing to maintain the netbook’s sleek design. Other features include a USB Sleep-and-Charge port (to charge external USB devices), mono speaker and an integrated webcam. The Mini NB255-N245 comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit version.

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